Terms and Conditions

BLC Spain Terms and Conditions

By accepting these terms and conditions, you agree to the following:

The application that I complete is true to the best of my knowledge. I have fully disclosed all relevant information that may affect my ability to complete the course. I understand that failure to do so may result in my place being withdrawn and BLC Spain accepts no responsibility for failing the course if I have not fully disclosed all relevant information.
I hereby state that the personal information I have provided on the BLC Spain course application form is true and accurate and does not misrepresent me in any way to BLC Spain. I also state that the written material in answer to the business case required for acceptance onto the BLC Spain program is my own work.
I have disclosed all information relating to criminal proceedings that I have been involved in or are currently involved in. This includes my time up to the completion of the BLC Spain course. Should I be involved in any criminal proceedings during the course, BLC Spain has the right to terminate my course immediately.
I have disclosed all medical conditions (including mental illness and any medication I am taking) that could affect my ability to complete the course or fully attend and I have stated any condition which could affect the other trainees on the course. I have also disclosed on my application form any learning impairments or special learning requirements that could have an impact on my ability to study.
Failure to declare such medical conditions could result in BLC Spain withdrawing my offer of acceptance. Should BLC Spain withdraw the offer of acceptance, any money I have already given to BLC Spain will be subject to the cancellation clause as set out in this agreement.
I agree that in an emergency, BLC Spain has permission to contact the person I have listed as my emergency contact. I confirm that these details are correct and up-to-date and I will notify BLC Spain of any changes to these details.
I agree to attend all timetabled hours and to arrive promptly for each class. Failure to do so could result in failure of the course. BLC Spain agrees to take special circumstances into consideration when a valid medical certificate or proof of absence is presented but are only eligible to re-offer classes missed when availability exists on another course.
I agree to conduct myself in a professional and respectful manner whilst attending the BLC Spain course to my teachers, school staff and my peers, and any other person associated with BLC Spain. Failure to do so will result in my dismissal from the course and the loss of my course fees.
Should I fail any course within the program, BLC Spain agrees to give me the fair opportunity to retake the course and/or elements as agreed with the designated course teacher at no additional cost (except in the case of the supervision fees in the case of failing the final project). This offer is subject to fulfillment of clause 13 and I must have demonstrated that I have completed adequate self-study time as recommended by the trainers throughout the course. If sufficient proof can be provided, and subject to a final decision from the Academic team I will be given only one more opportunity to complete the course or further course elements. Should I fail again I will not be entitled to retake or receive a refund.
I agree to take out, at my own expense, health and/or travel insurance that will provide all coverage required in the event of illness, accident, or death. I will ensure that the insurance I take out will cover me against all medical expenses (including emergency evacuation), and all costs for making necessary arrangements in the case of my death. I also agree to purchase supplementary insurance on my own, as may be necessary in order to secure my entry, extended stay, and general well being or as may be required by the law of the country in which I will reside.
BLC Spain is not responsible for: any aspect of my health (physical or mental), injury or death at any time prior to, during, or after completion of the course.
I agree to allow BLC Spain to use comments I make in my end of course evaluation in any form of publicity. I agree that unless explicitly stated to the team at BLC Spain in writing that my image may be used for publicity purposes.
Additional course benefits are subject to change without notice based on yearly CPI increases and market changes.
All materials supplied during my program and/or Spanish courses are subject to copyright law and cannot be used for commercial purposes without the express permission of BLC Spain.
I understand that my place on the course is not guaranteed until I have paid all yearly program fees.

TUITION PAYMENTS

All applications are subject to a non-refundable application fee of €100
If I accept a place on the program, I agree to pay the first payment as per the installment plan. My place on the program will only be confirmed once this has been received.
The second installment is due when I am ready to receive my Enrollment Confirmation Letter.
The final balance of all tuition fees must be paid no later than one month before the start of the program.
All tuition fees and schedules can be found here: www.blcspain.com/prices

REFUNDS

If I am forced to interrupt my participation in the program for reasons relating to an undeclared criminal or medical issue, I will be disqualified and I will not be entitled to a refund of any monies paid and will not be entitled to deferring to another cohort of the program.
My tuition fees are non-refundable should I withdraw from the course, except if my visa is denied due to the accreditation of the program and I provide the official denial letter (stamped, signed, and dated) to BLC Spain. See the relevant visas section for more information about visa courses.
If I withdraw from the program with 28 days’ notice or more, I will receive a refund of the course fees minus the non-refundable deposit. In addition, I will be liable for any bank charges that are incurred.
If I withdraw from the program with less than 28 days’ notice then I will not receive a refund. I will, however, be able to transfer my program fees (minus the non-refundable deposit) over to another cohort, subject to availability.

VISAS

If I am obtaining my visa through any of BLC Spain’s programs that include Spanish classes, I understand that I have until the date that my visa expires to use those classes. I cannot claim those classes at a later date and if I do not use those classes I forfeit them and will not receive any money as compensation.
I understand that the terms of my Spanish classes may change throughout my visa based on the changes in the policy of the Spanish school and I am not entitled to any refund because of those changes.
I understand that once I start the BLC Spain program, should I choose to leave the course without completion, I am not entitled to a refund of any kind. I will not be able to claim to have a BLC Spain diploma or have completed my BLC Spain course, and not use BLC Spain as a reference. If my visa has been obtained via BLC Spain’s partner institutions, the authorities will be made aware and my visa will no longer be valid.
I understand that the Enrollment Confirmation Letter can ONLY be issued by the school upon receipt of the non-refundable deposit payment or the entire cost of the course and accommodation fees (in cases where confirmation of accommodation is necessary for a visa).
Once BLC Spain has received the required tuition payment, the invitation letter (certifying enrollment) will be sent to the student by email (and courier, if requested). If I would like to have the Enrollment Confirmation Letter sent by courier (such as DHL), I must pay for these costs in advance.
If I have requested and been issued with Enrollment Confirmation Letters which could be used for a visa or visa renewal (TIE) I must ensure that my classes have been taken in full by the end date stated in the Enrollment Confirmation Letter as these classes can not under any circumstances be postponed to future periods or refunded. If I do not take my classes within the period of my visa nor BLC Spain, nor its Spanish partner school is in any way responsible for refunding or offering these classes at a later date.
I understand that if I cancel my program or return home once my visa program has started, or I’ve been given an Enrollment Confirmation letter, I will not be eligible for a refund.

PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION

In compliance with Spanish Law 15/1999, December 13, regarding the protection of personal data, BLC Spain would like to inform you that your personal details within these general conditions will be stored in a database (whose liability and responsibility is Business and Language College Spain S.L.), solely for the commercial and operative purposes of the company. By accepting these Terms and Conditions you give your consent to the above-said treatment and for their use for the aforementioned purposes. You have the right to request that we inform you of your rights to access, correct and cancel such information within the established terms of the prevailing legislation, by writing to the address: Calle Montesa 35, esc. izquierda, 2 izquierda. 28006, Madrid, España.

ACCOMMODATION (if using school's provided accommodation)

The accommodation will be booked for one day before the student’s course starts and one day after the course ends. If the student wants to come earlier or leave before those designated times, then they should let the school know and an alternative solution may be found.
If any items break, the student(s) will be charged to replace that/those item(s). If there is no direct person responsible for the damage, the cost of repairs will be equally divided among the students sharing the apartment.
If a serious disciplinary offense occurs or if a student shows repeated bad behavior, the student will be evicted with no possibility of being refunded.
If a student decides to postpone or cancel his/her course, the general accommodation cancellation policy is still valid as per 2.12 of these terms and conditions.
BLC Spain reserves the right to change their students’ accommodation if necessary.
There will be a deposit payment of 60€ for accommodation in shared flats and host families for less than a month’s stay.
For stays of more than a month, students will be required to pay a €300 refundable deposit. This deposit must be paid in advance to reserve your room.
1. When the accommodation stay comes to an end and BLC Spain has received the keys and has confirmed that there were no damages to the accommodation, the deposit will be reimbursed in the same method of payment in seven to 10 working days after checkout.
2. Part or all of the deposit will be forfeited if the accommodation is not left clean and tidy, the student caused loud disturbances, and/or if he or she damaged any furniture or installation in the apartment, or there is any failure to pay monies due.
If you book accommodation for a period of more than one month, you will be required to pay the first month’s rent before entering the accommodation, plus the 300€ refundable deposity. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of your booking.
BLC Spain does not guarantee the ability to offer the type of accommodation that the student applied for in the case of the reservation having been made within one week or less, before the start of the course.
If a student is not satisfied with their accommodation, they may submit a request for a change of the assigned accommodation, explaining why they want to be reassigned and what they would like in their future accommodation. BLC Spain will look into the case, and if necessary, will look for another accommodation with the same characteristics as previously stated in the contract. If the student would like to request accommodation with different characteristics to that agreed initially, then the student will be charged for the price difference. The student will only be allowed to change accommodation once without incurring extra fees.
Unless the student is legally considered a minor in the country of Spain, the host family will not be held liable.
The cancellation policy for accommodation with BLC Spain is as follows:
1. Before arrival:
  1. Applicable for bookings of one week or less: If the cancellation is made one week or less before arrival the deposit of €60 will be retained. If the cancellation is made before this time, the deposit will be returned in full.
  2. Applicable for bookings of between one week and one month: If the cancellation is made two weeks or less before arrival, the deposit of €60 will be retained. If the cancellation is made before this time, the deposit will be returned in full.
  3. Applicable for bookings of one month or more: If the cancellation is made one month or less before arrival, the deposit of €300 will be retained. If the cancellation is made before this time, the deposit will be returned in full.
2. After arrival:
  1. Applicable for bookings of between one week and one month: If you cancel the booking during your stay, the entire booking amount will be retained. Exceptions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
  2. Applicable for bookings of one month or more: If you cancel the booking during your stay, you must give one month’s notice before the checkout date. Failure to do so will result in the loss of the €300 deposit.
Students arriving between 6pm on Saturday and 9am on Mondays, on public holidays in Spain, and between 9pm and 8.30am on weekdays will be charged a non-refundable fee of €20.
BLC Spain is in no way responsible for any accommodation agreed between providers and students outside its own accommodation service.

INSURANCE

1. EU countries are insured by the state accident and illness insurance. The student should apply for the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) from their local insurance office before traveling.

2. Students who are not EU citizens will need to apply for an international health insurance policy that is valid in Spain.

3. BLC Spain highly recommends that all students verify that they have appropriate liability insurance that will cover them in case of a presented claim against them. Every student that stays with a host family or shares an apartment is required to have a policy.

4. BLC Spain is insured for accidents and liability which covers possible incidents and minor accidents in the school.

5. BLC Spain is not in any way responsible for missing or damaged objects or properties in the school or in its accommodations.

PAYMENT METHODS

The course and housing can be paid for by any of the following payment methods:

Credit/debit card: https://blcspain.com/payments/.

Bank Transfer to the following account:

Account Name: Business and Language College Spain S.L.
Bank Name: Sabadell S.A.
Bank Address: C/ Nuñez de Balboa 20, 28001, Madrid, España
BIC (Banking Identification Code) / SWIFT: BSABESBB
IBAN (International Bank Account Number): ES75 0081 5077 7900 0142 2952

*The student should put first and last name and “BLC Spain” in the transfer comments section and consider the possible bank commissions. BLC Spain should receive the complete deposit and is not responsible for the bank commissions.

We can also accept credit/debit card payments and cash in-person.

COPYRIGHT

BLC Spain reserves the right to use all possible graphic and audiovisual material taken during the student’s stay at the school (both within the school and at BLC Spain organized activities) in its promotional material (photography, audio records, videos, websites, flyers, social media, etc.), unless the student declares otherwise in writing (email) prior to the start of the course.

CONTRACT

Any reservation or payment confirms the acceptance of these terms and conditions.

VACATIONS

BLC Spain is not obligated to reimburse money paid or compensations for lost classes due to national or local holidays. BLC Spain does offer students the opportunity to make up classes. Please consult our webpage or ask for a current list of holidays, remember that these are subject to change.

OTHER

1. BLC Spain does not assume any responsibility in cases of force majeure (according to the law) or for student actions.

2. The student confirms that in cases of emergency, BLC Spain has permission to be in contact with the listed emergency contact. The student confirms that these details are correct and that they are current, and promises to notify BLC Spain with any possible change to these details.

3. BLC Spain reserves the right to cancel classes if there are not enough students in each class

Public Holidays in Madrid 2024

1 January (Monday)
6 January (Wednesday)
28 March (Thursday)
29 March (Friday)
1 May (Wednesday)
2 May (Thrusday)
25 June (Tuesday)
15 August (Saturday)
12 October (Thursday)
1 November (Friday)
9 November (Saturday)
6 December (Friday)
25 December (Wednesday)

BLC Spain reminds you that the public holidays are subject to change by BLC Spain and as a consequence of the new Spanish and/or Madrid government regulations. BLC Spain is not responsible for the changes to the public holidays shown above and reminds everyone that those listed should be considered as a guide.

Natasha Mason Kennedy,Business and Language College Spain S.L.

Calle Montesa 35, esc. izquierda, 2 izquierda. 28006, Madrid, Spain

(+34) 912 196 991 – info@blcspain.com